A look at the principles of roof construction, failure and investigation - from thatch to metal roofs. Featuring the largest lead roof project in the UK and the largest zinc roof project in Europe.
 

DVD Topics:   

1. In the beginning
  Thatch roofs – what to look out for 
 
2. The guiding principles of surveying roofs
  Principles of roof surveying
  Opening up the roof - Example of timber rot on Grade 2 listed building 
 
3. Troubles with tiles 1
  Tile damage 
  Valley gutters
  Fixings – example of listed Oasthouse 
  Implied loading 
 
4. Troubles with tiles 2 
  Incorrect overlap
  Implied loading
  Rare tile types
 
5. Leadwork and lead roofs
  Vital importance of metalwork abutments - example of London Bridge lead roof, largest in UK
 
6. More metal mayhem
  Example of copper roof disaster – bad practice in abundance
 
7. Up the Arsenal
  Example of Royal Arsenal zinc roof
 
8. Inside roofs
  Condensation in roof void
 
9. The flat roof society
  Flat roof problems
  Testing for leaks
  Plant growth
  Tank rooms
  Vital importance of planned inspection and maintenance
  Lightening conductors
 
10. Flat roofs – adding and subtracting
  When roofs change shape - placement of mobile phone aerials
and plant
 
11. Design – fit for purpose
  Good and bad design - example of Wharf development in Docklands with severe problems - example of Eco-roof on Supermarket
 
Bonus Section 
  The hidden world of chimneys